Watch the full first presidential debate

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Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump faced off for the first presidential debate at Hofstra University in New York. Watch the full debate, plus analysis from Mark Shields, David Brooks and Amy Walter.

Aired: 09/27/16

Rating: NR

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